Site features four museums, two of which are historic in nature; the restored 1884 Waterhouse home and carpentry shop are open to the public, exhibiting Maitland and Waterhouse family history, furnishings, tools and textiles. Woodworking methods and techniques of the late-1800s are demonstrated. The Maitland Historical Museum relates the history of Maitland from the Seminole Wars period of 1838 to the present; a Telephone Museum exhibits Mailtand telephone history from 1910-present. Museums are open Tuesday-Sunday; closed major holidays.
Location:
PO Box 941001, 840 Lake Lily Dr, Maitland Florida 32794
Telephone
407-644-2451
Other History nearby:
(Titusville) Air Force Space Museum
(Apopka) Apopka Historical Society
(Titusville) Astronauts Memorial
(Cocoa) Brevard Museum, History/Natural Science
(Cocoa) Cocoa Village
(Polk City) Fantasy of Flight
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06/09 Coming to The Maitland area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
Santa Fe Comm College Spring Arts Festival Gainesville FL April6-7 The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. It is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 130,000 visitors are anticipated each year.
New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest New Smyrna Beach FL April5-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest features world class air shows .....day and night! As well as amazing live music on stage and all of the fun in the Entertainment Theater
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
UCF Book Festival Orlando FL April13 The UCF Book Festival showcases 60 renowned authors, exhibitors, free book appraisals, special children’s activities and more.
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